Gung Ho

Gung Ho (1986-1987)

EndedScripted showComedy

Gung Ho was a sitcom following the exploits of Hunt Stevenson, a laid-back employee of a Japanese car company in Pennsylvania.

Network
Scheduleevery Friday at 21:30 (30 min)

Last Episode

Brother Can You Spare a Dollar?
Season 1Episode 930 min

Brother Can You Spare a Dollar?

A visit from Hunt's brother Eddie, a Chicago commodities broker, sparks sibling rivalry; while Googie is too embarrassed to admit he's locked himself out of his car, and comes up with increasingly far-fetched cover stories to get his co-workers to help him.
Feb. 6, 1987

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E09Brother Can You Spare a Dollar?Feb. 6, 1987
S01E08Where the Boys AreJan. 30, 1987
S01E07Kaz Over EasyJan. 23, 1987
S01E06Help WantedJan. 16, 1987
S01E05Love Me TenderJan. 9, 1987
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Gung Ho' premiere?

The TV show 'Gung Ho' premiered on March 25, 1986.

Who were the main stars of 'Gung Ho'?

The main stars of 'Gung Ho' were Scott Bakula, Steven Keats, and Gedde Watanabe.

What was the genre of 'Gung Ho'?

'Gung Ho' was a comedy-drama TV show.

Where was 'Gung Ho' set?

'Gung Ho' was set in a fictional small town called Hadleyville, Pennsylvania.

Who created 'Gung Ho'?

'Gung Ho' was created by Stephen J. Cannell.

What was the premise of 'Gung Ho'?

'Gung Ho' followed the story of a Japanese automobile company taking over a failing American car factory and the clash between the two cultures.

What was the name of the Japanese company in 'Gung Ho'?

The Japanese company in 'Gung Ho' was called Assan Motors.

Who played the role of Hunt Stevenson in 'Gung Ho'?

Scott Bakula portrayed the role of Hunt Stevenson in 'Gung Ho'.

Which actor played the role of Kaz Kazuhiro in 'Gung Ho'?

Gedde Watanabe played the role of Kaz Kazuhiro in 'Gung Ho'.

What was the primary language spoken in 'Gung Ho'?

English was the primary language spoken in 'Gung Ho', with occasional Japanese dialogue.

In which year was 'Gung Ho' set?

'Gung Ho' was set in the year 1986, the same year it premiered.

Who directed the pilot episode of 'Gung Ho'?

The pilot episode of 'Gung Ho' was directed by Will Mackenzie.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'Gung Ho'?

The first season of 'Gung Ho' consisted of 12 episodes.

What was the running time of each episode of 'Gung Ho'?

Each episode of 'Gung Ho' had a running time of approximately 30 minutes.

Who composed the theme music for 'Gung Ho'?

Mike Post composed the theme music for 'Gung Ho'.

What was the reception of 'Gung Ho' among critics?

'Gung Ho' received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the cultural clash storyline and performances, while others found it lacking in depth and character development.

Cast

Clint Howard

Clint Howard

plays Googie
Scott Bakula

Scott Bakula

plays Hunt Stevenson
Stephen Lee

Stephen Lee

plays Buster
Patti Yasutake

Patti Yasutake

plays Umeki Kazuhiro
Rodney Kageyama

Rodney Kageyama

plays Ito
Gedde Watanabe

Gedde Watanabe

plays Kaz Kazuhiro
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Characters

Googie

Googie

played by Clint Howard
Hunt Stevenson

Hunt Stevenson

played by Scott Bakula
Buster

Buster

played by Stephen Lee
Umeki Kazuhiro

Umeki Kazuhiro

played by Patti Yasutake
Ito

Ito

played by Rodney Kageyama
Kaz Kazuhiro

Kaz Kazuhiro

played by Gedde Watanabe
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